Eats, warm weather are hits at 35th Cowboy Breakfast

Updated 11:10 pm, Friday, January 25, 2013

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Chuck Christian, chairman of the 35th annual Cowboy Breakfast, carries a toilet to be used in the cowchip tossing contest at Cowboys Dance Hall on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. Several thousand people turned out for the event, which traditionally kicks off the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, for free tacos, biscuits, coffee and tamales.

Chuck Christian, chairman of the 35th annual Cowboy Breakfast, carries a toilet to be used in the cowchip tossing contest at Cowboys Dance Hall on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. Several thousand people turned out for

People pick up biscuits and gravy during the 35th annual Cowboy Breakfast at Cowboys Dance Hall on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013.

People pick up biscuits and gravy during the 35th annual Cowboy Breakfast at Cowboys Dance Hall on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013.

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Dennise Lozano and her child, Lilianna, 18 months, stroll the grounds during the 35th annual Cowboy Breakfast at Cowboys Dance Hall on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. Several thousand people turned out for the event, which traditionally kicks off the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, for free tacos, biscuits, coffee and tamales. less

Dennise Lozano and her child, Lilianna, 18 months, stroll the grounds during the 35th annual Cowboy Breakfast at Cowboys Dance Hall on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. Several thousand people turned out for the event, ... more

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Workers prepare the fixings for tacos during the 35th annual Cowboy Breakfast at Cowboys Dance Hall on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. The outdoor breakfast for thousands traditionally kicks off the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. less

Workers prepare the fixings for tacos during the 35th annual Cowboy Breakfast at Cowboys Dance Hall on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. The outdoor breakfast for thousands traditionally kicks off the San Antonio Stock ... more

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Jason Brown, left, a member of the Texas Wild Bunch, watches with other members during the 35th annual Cowboy Breakfast at Cowboys Dance Hall on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. Several thousand people turned out for the event, which traditionally kicks off the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, for free tacos, biscuits, coffee and tamales. less

Jason Brown, left, a member of the Texas Wild Bunch, watches with other members during the 35th annual Cowboy Breakfast at Cowboys Dance Hall on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. Several thousand people turned out for the ... more

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Dickie Dziuk tends to a charcoal fire for cooking during the 35th annual Cowboy Breakfast at Cowboys Dance Hall on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. The outdoor breakfast for thousands traditionally kicks off the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. less

Dickie Dziuk tends to a charcoal fire for cooking during the 35th annual Cowboy Breakfast at Cowboys Dance Hall on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. The outdoor breakfast for thousands traditionally kicks off the San ... more

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Roxy Guevara and her dog, Shawty, enjoy themselves at the Cowboy Breakfast on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. Several thousand people turned out for the event, which traditionally kicks off the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, for free tacos, biscuits, coffee and tamales. less

Roxy Guevara and her dog, Shawty, enjoy themselves at the Cowboy Breakfast on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. Several thousand people turned out for the event, which traditionally kicks off the San Antonio Stock Show & ... more

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Bill Burke, left, Rod Wagner and Paris Barnes prepare tacos during the 35th annual Cowboy Breakfast at Cowboys Dance Hall on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. Several thousand people turned out for the event, which traditionally kicks off the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, for free tacos, biscuits, coffee and tamales. less

Bill Burke, left, Rod Wagner and Paris Barnes prepare tacos during the 35th annual Cowboy Breakfast at Cowboys Dance Hall on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. Several thousand people turned out for the event, which ... more

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Dickie Dziuk tends to the charcoal briquets fire for cooking taco fixings during the 35th annual Cowboy Breakfast at Cowboys Dance Hall on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. Several thousand people turned out for the event, which traditionally kicks off the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, for free tacos, biscuits, coffee and tamales. less

Dickie Dziuk tends to the charcoal briquets fire for cooking taco fixings during the 35th annual Cowboy Breakfast at Cowboys Dance Hall on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. Several thousand people turned out for the ... more

Photo: Billy Calzada, San Antonio Express-News

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Valerie Gonzalez hands out tacos during the 35th annual Cowboy Breakfast at Cowboys Dance Hall on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. The outdoor breakfast for thousands traditionally kicks off the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. less

Valerie Gonzalez hands out tacos during the 35th annual Cowboy Breakfast at Cowboys Dance Hall on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. The outdoor breakfast for thousands traditionally kicks off the San Antonio Stock Show ... more

Kenneth Burkman, left, D.C., Pascual Valadez, Felipe Lopez and Jesse Martinez take a break from preparing tacos during the 35th annual Cowboy Breakfast at Cowboys Dance Hall on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. Several thousand people turned out for the event, which traditionally kicks off the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, for free tacos, biscuits, coffee and tamales. less

Dickie Dziuk, left, delivers glowing briquets as Sarah Mosher, right, prepares ground beef for tacos
during the 35th annual Cowboy Breakfast at Cowboys Dance Hall on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. Several thousand people turned out for the event, which traditionally kicks off the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, for free tacos, biscuits, coffee and tamales. less

Sara White and her son, Mikey, 2, eat tamales and egg tacos during the 35th annual Cowboy Breakfast at Cowboys Dance Hall on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. Several thousand people turned out for the event, which traditionally kicks off the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, for free tacos, biscuits, coffee and tamales. less

Sara White and her son, Mikey, 2, eat tamales and egg tacos during the 35th annual Cowboy Breakfast at Cowboys Dance Hall on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. Several thousand people turned out for the event, which ... more

Photo: Billy Calzada, San Antonio Express-News

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Chuck Christian, chairman of the 35th annual Cowboy Breakfast, carries a toilet to be used in the cowchip tossing contest at Cowboys Dance Hall on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. Several thousand people turned out for the event, which traditionally kicks off the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, for free tacos, biscuits, coffee and tamales. less

Chuck Christian, chairman of the 35th annual Cowboy Breakfast, carries a toilet to be used in the cowchip tossing contest at Cowboys Dance Hall on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. Several thousand people turned out for ... more

Photo: Billy Calzada, San Antonio Express-News

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David Mata holds a charro hat during the 35th annual Cowboy Breakfast at Cowboys Dance Hall on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. Several thousand people turned out for the event, which traditionally kicks off the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, for free tacos, biscuits, coffee and tamales. less

David Mata holds a charro hat during the 35th annual Cowboy Breakfast at Cowboys Dance Hall on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. Several thousand people turned out for the event, which traditionally kicks off the San ... more